A Reflective Dog Collar Or Reflective Cat Collar Could Be A Lifesaver For Your Pet

You know it happens every day. Someone is driving down the road at night and without warning, a dog or cat comes out of nowhere. With no time to stop, someone's pet has just become another tragic statistic. A paper published in 2001 reported that 1 in 5 persons have hit a dog or cat with their vehicle. 25% of those people said they did not stop to check on the animal or report it. That means that millions of dogs and cats die on the road every year, with some left to suffer first.

A reflective dog collar or a reflective cat collar is an affordable level of protection that every responsible pet owner should consider. You could very easily be saving your pet's life. With a reflective dog or cat collar your pet becomes more visible at the critical 100-600 foot braking range.

When considering a reflective collar for your dog or cat, keep in mind that there are two variations. One type of reflective collar is just what it says it is. It is a collar that reflects light that shines on it. The other type of reflective collar not only reflects light, it also glows in the dark after being exposed to light for a period of time. This added feature increases the visibility of your pet even if a light is not shone on it.

Matching reflective leashes are also available with many reflective dog collars. For early morning or evening walks or jogs or on days when the weather is rainy or foggy, a reflective dog collar along with a reflective leash will add visibility not only to your pet but to you as well.

Reflective dog collars and reflective cat collars should never take the place of good safety practices. You should never let your dog or cat run loose unattended. When the unthinkable happens though, and your dog or cat escapes or is lost, a reflective collar could not only save your pet's life, it could also help you locate him when it is dark.

As owner of MyPetSpecialties.Com Karen Mclean has focused on providing painless training aids and pet safety products like our reflective dog collars and reflective cat collars.